Joule → Kilocalorie (J → kcal)

1 J = 0.00023900573613767 kcal
1 Joule (J) = 0.00023900573613767 Kilocalorie (kcal).

Joule (J):


Kilocalorie (kcal):

If you want to reverse convert, use Kilocalorie → Joule. 1 kcal = 4184 J. You can also explore the full Energy converter page for more cross conversions.

Conversion formula

Joule to Kilocalorie formula: value in kcal = value in J × 0.00023900573613767.

Kilocalorie to Joule formula: value in J = value in kcal × 4184.

How to convert Joule to Kilocalorie

To convert Joule to Kilocalorie, multiply the value in J by 0.00023900573613767. This gives the result in kcal.

For example, 1 J = 0.00023900573613767 kcal and 10 J = 0.0023900573613767 kcal.

What is Joule?

Joule (J): The SI energy unit connects mechanical work with electrical energy. 1 J = 1 N·m = 1 W·s.

What is Kilocalorie?

Kilocalorie (kcal): Food labels commonly use kilocalories: one dietary Calorie means 1000 small calories. 1 kcal = 1000 cal = 4.184 kJ.

FAQ

Joule → other Energy units

• 1 joule → kilojoule = 0.001 kilojoule
• 1 joule = 1.0E-6 megajoule
• 1 joule → calorie = 0.23900573613767 calorie
• 1 joule → kilocalorie = 0.00023900573613767 kilocalorie
• 1 joule → watt hour = 0.00027777777777778 watt hour
• 1 joule = 2.7777777777778E-7 kilowatt hour
• 1 joule = 2.7777777777778E-10 megawatt hour
• 1 joule → british thermal unit = 0.00094781339449889 british thermal unit
• 1 joule → foot pound = 0.7375610331755 foot pound
• 1 joule = 6241509074460.8 mega electron volt
• 1 joule = 6.2415090744608E+18 electron volt

Joule → Kilocalorie Table

The table below shows common values from Joule to Kilocalorie and the reverse direction for quick reference.

Kilocalorie → Joule Table

Kilocalorie → Joule

The reverse value is 1 kcal = 4184 J.